On top of the emotional impact of separating from your spouse, the process of divorce can take a real financial toll on your life. At least, that might be your fear when entering a divorce settlement.   Do not let horror stories scare you into accepting a worst-case scenario agreement, though. Learn the basics of how your finances are viewed and split after a divorce. A Florida family lawyer can help you navigate these financial issues and get you the best settlement once your divorce is finalized.   How Do Florida Courts Split Assets During a Divorce?   Let’s start off by sayi ..read more

If you want to legally leave your spouse, there are generally three possible options available to you – divorce, annulment, and separation. Most states recognize all of these in some way, shape, or form, and offer the ability to make them legally binding.   Unfortunately, that is not the case with separation in our state. For some reason, the powers that be in Florida have never seen fit to formally recognize separation legally. This is a big deal for people who need the legal protections that come with divorce, but don’t want to actually get divorced – for religious reasons or otherwise ..read more

Your divorce has not been what anyone would call “fun.” You’ve divided bank accounts, stocks, and retirement accounts. Sold the house and split the profits. Laid claim to cars. Bickered over tchotchkes and artwork you’re not even sure you want. Thank goodness the court has clear rules and guidelines covering timesharing for children, or that battle might still be going on as well.   There is one thing left to hash out though: who gets custody of the family pets?   How Family Pets Have Been Traditionally Handled in Florida Divorce Cases   Two words: personal property.   Und ..read more

On top of the emotional impact of separating from your spouse, the process of divorce can take a real financial toll on your life. At least, that might be your fear when entering a divorce settlement. Do not let horror stories scare you into accepting a worst-case scenario agreement, though. Learn the basics of how your finances are viewed and split after a divorce. A Florida family lawyer can help you navigate these financial issues and get you the best settlement once your divorce is finalized. How Do Florida Courts Split Assets During a Divorce? Let’s start off by saying that if two par ..read more

If you want to legally leave your spouse, there are generally three possible options available to you – divorce, annulment, and separation. Most states recognize all of these in some way, shape, or form, and offer the ability to make them legally binding. Unfortunately, that is not the case with separation in our state. For some reason, the powers that be in Florida have never seen fit to formally recognize separation legally. This is a big deal for people who need the legal protections that come with divorce, but don’t want to actually get divorced – for religious reasons or otherwise. Bef ..read more

Your divorce has not been what anyone would call “fun.” You’ve divided bank accounts, stocks, and retirement accounts. Sold the house and split the profits. Laid claim to cars. Bickered over tchotchkes and artwork you’re not even sure you want. Thank goodness the court has clear rules and guidelines covering timesharing for children, or that battle might still be going on as well. There is one thing left to hash out though: who gets custody of the family pets? How Family Pets Have Been Traditionally Handled in Florida Divorce Cases Two words: personal property. Under the laws of our state ..read more

You hear about it all the time in the news and gossip columns. So-and-so celebrity who got married just a few weeks – or days – ago is already breaking up with their spouse. Are they getting a divorce? Nope. An annulment. What exactly is an annulment though? How is it different than a divorce? What are the benefits? The drawbacks? Can anyone get one in Florida? Below, we’ll break down how annulments work in our state as compared to divorces, and why you might want to get one if you can – or not. Understanding What a Florida Annulment Is Most people know what a divorce is. Two people who a ..read more

Everyone has experienced a time in their life where it seems like everyone is getting married – but have you ever noticed a time when a lot of peers are getting divorced? The decision to separate isn’t always spoken about, even with close peers, but questioning couples should not feel alone. By now, you probably know that the divorce rate for American couples is between 40-50%, but what age does this typically happen? Is there a specific time frame when marriages tend to fall apart? The answers, especially relating to recent divorce trends, may surprise you. Florida Family Lawyers See a L ..read more

If you’re thinking about divorce and you’re 50 or older, there are a number of things that are essential for you to consider before you go through with it. Late life divorce isn’t easy for anyone, but if you go into it armed with all the knowledge you can acquire, you’ll be better prepared for the road ahead. Ready? Let’s dive in. Your Emotional Health May Suffer Divorce is tough on people of all ages, but it can be even tougher for people age 50 and up for several reasons. If you’ve lived with your spouse for decades, it can be harder to adjust to living alone and feelings of loneliness ..read more

Divorce proceedings tend to be less dramatic in real life than they are on television. Most can be settled amicably and out of court. That being said, there are certainly real-life cases of divorces that can take years of fighting over property or custody. These two types of divorce – the amicable ones and the battles – are called uncontested and contested divorces. If the couple has a prenuptial agreement or mutual views about how to handle property distribution and other arrangements, proceedings can actually go quite smoothly. These types of divorce proceedings are called “uncontested di ..read more